Bloom UK

✨ The inaugural Bloom Awards are here! ✨ We’ll be recognising, honouring and celebrating the wonderful women of the Bloom community making an impact within Bloom and in the marketing and communications industry. Entries for award nominations are now open and you can also buy tickets to the awards. So take a look now at the categories and make sure to join us on the night! This event is open to Bloom members only. https://lnkd.in/eFmpxb8C #BloomUK #TogetherWeAreBloom

✨ Today’s the day! ✨ Happy World Kindness Day(!!) to all our Bloomers and allies across the industry! Leading up to today, we've been sharing acts of kindness we plan to carry out for a fellow Bloomer we know, and one we don’t. To kick off the day we have been waiting for, let’s hear from our president, Caroline Ayling (m. Hazell) on her plans. We'd love to hear from you, too. How are you planning to spread kindness today? Share in the comments. #WorldKindnessDay #BloomUK Hannah Dempsey Maninder Paul Naz Erten Felicity Dudley Kelly Cuesta Claire Billings

As World Kindness Day approaches, let’s check in with another member of our Bloom Leadership Team on their plans to surprise two fellow Bloomers, one they know well and one they don't! Today, we’re excited to hear from the amazing Kelly Badal (née Chandaria), our Head of Events. #WorldKindnessDay #BloomUK #SpreadKindness

As we gear up for World Kindness Day on November 13th, we at Bloom are excited to share our plans for spreading kindness! Each of us will be performing one random act of kindness for a Bloomer we know, and one for a Bloomer we don’t. Today, we’re spotlighting Kerry Nortcliffe, our Co-Head of Mentoring and Co-Head of M-Power, who has shared her thoughtful plans for making a positive impact. Stay tuned to hear how Kerry will be spreading kindness within our Bloom community! #WorldKindnessDay #BloomUK #SpreadKindness

Did you know November 13th is World Kindness Day? At BloomUK, we’re inspiring our community to pay it forward with a random act of kindness, both for a fellow Bloomer they know and someone new. Looking for ideas? We’ve got you! In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing our own plans, starting with Sophie O'Brien our Head of Allyship and Inclusion Groups. We’d love to hear your plans, too! How will you celebrate World Kindness Day? Share in the comments below! 💙 #WorldKindnessDay #PayItForward #BloomUK

Bloom is proud to announce that Omnicom Media Group UK, is the latest company to receive the Bloom Mpower Accreditation Award for exceptional menopause support at work. OMG delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients and talent. The Bloom Mpower Accreditation is an employee-nominated award designed to recognise businesses that offer outstanding support to menopausal women and those experiencing hormonal symptoms. To nominate your company for the Bloom Mpower Accreditation Awards, fill out the form here: http://www.bloomnetwork.uk.menofesto #TogetherWeAreBloom #BloomUK #MenopauseAwareness

October marks #ADHDAwarenessMonth. Britt Sarony co-lead of our Neurodiversity group, shared some advice and learnings on how to think like a neurodiverse brain during the Bloom Hackathon. While every neurodiverse brain is individual, Britt explains some common traits relevant to ideation, as Britt explains below. I identify as ADHD because it influences every aspect of my personal and professional life. ADHD (like other neurotypes) shapes my brain's information processing, communication, and emotional responses. I also describe myself as “wired differently” due to the unique connections and chemicals in my brain that lie behind these differences. My late diagnosis at 53 clarified why I enjoyed and was drawn to generating ideas and problem-solving. I was often invited to brainstorming sessions regardless of my job role in ad agencies. I saw a connection between my experiences, brainstorming principles and practices, and neurodivergent (ND) traits. This led me to develop a process combining these insights. My idea of “thinking like an ND Brain” emphasises ‘divergent thinking’, generating multiple solutions to one problem, which taps into key ADHD strengths such as creativity, connection-making, and hyperfocus. To “think like an ND brain” in ideation means stepping outside logical constraints i.e. ‘convergent thinking’. Or as I coined it: “To get into it, you need to get out of it – and explore.” Supporting ND ideas requires a nurturing environment, as criticism can stifle creativity. Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD means that even perceived criticism is deeply felt. So here are some techniques for ‘thinking like an ND brain’, which mirror some ADHD traits: 1. Connectivity: ADHD brains show unique connectivity patterns linked to creativity, often outperforming neurotypicals in tasks requiring novel uses for objects. Use techniques that encourage free thinking and embrace randomness. 2. Hyperfocus: Contrary to the name and (mis)perceptions), ADHD individuals can focus intensely if interested/motivated. This can be harnessed in ideation with timings and techniques - using ‘global processing’ such as big picture thinking and/or ‘local processing’. However, there is a crossover in all of this as very high levels of co-occurrence between all neurotypes. #BloomUK #TogetherWeBloom

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Bloom Hackathon! Your passion, creativity, and dedication made this half-day workshop a huge success. Together, we tackled some of Bloom's key initiatives, including: ✨ Menofesto ✨ Allyship Code ✨ Mpower Accreditation ✨ Return to Work ✨ The Juggle The energy in the room was incredible, and it's clear that real, actionable ideas came out of every team. 💡 We’re excited to see these initiatives grow even stronger thanks to your input and collaboration. A special shoutout to Taboola for hosting us, and to all the Bloom members and industry allies who dedicated their time to making a difference. Let's keep the momentum going! More info and next steps to follow. Together, we are turning ideas into impact. #BloomUK #Hackathon #BloomInitiatives #IndustryAllies

Rounding up our three words to reclaiming narratives series for this year’s #BlackHistoryMonth, Elizabeth Anyaegbuna, Co-founder and former Bloom President, shares her experience:   Rewrite, Amplify, Illuminate. It's time we tell our true story. We're not reclaiming dusty volumes penned through a Western lens, but crafting a fresh narrative that resonates with our ancestors' whispers. We're amplifying those long-muffled voices into a resounding chorus and illuminating the vibrant tapestry of Black British experience that's been hidden in plain sight. This isn't about reclaiming – it's about reimagining our history with the authenticity and boldness it deserves. #TogetherWeAreBloom #BloomUK

Today (18th October) is Menopause Awareness Day. This year, the day is being used to raise awareness of Hormone Replacement therapy (HRT) and also to highlight where people can get support and discuss options. At Bloom UK, we are holding a session for members to discuss ‘looking after your mental health in relation to menstrual health’ so that people can share tips and support each other with their experiences. This is being run by Kerry Nortcliffe, therapist and founder of Full Beam/Menstrual Cycle to Work, who is one of the co-leads of MPower, along with Allie Finnegan and Kelly Jacobson Collins. #TogetherWeAreBloom #BloomUK #MenopauseAwarenessDay